I remember someone mentioning it can be done but from my experience I cant see how it is even remotely possible. The little access in the hatch area gives you access to the sender for the fuel level gauge, the pump is then further towards the front of the car. I ended up cutting a square access hole in the hatch floor and I am planing on covering it with an aluminum plate. Now I can always access the fuel pump quickly without the hassle of dropping the tank.